Beach Nourishment in Nags Head, Buxton, Avon — 2026 Update

Dare County’s 2026 beach nourishment is active: Avon mobilized in late May, Buxton is set for mid‑June with an expanded 2 million cubic yards, and Nags Head work is underway through July — expect intermittent beach access closures and staged progress maps for each town.

Overview of 2026 Projects

Dare County and contractors are running coordinated beach nourishment projects in Avon, Buxton, and Nags Head to restore eroded shoreline and protect infrastructure and tourism access. Avon’s work began in late May 2026, with sand placement and staging at Ramp 38; the contractor then plans to move equipment to Buxton. Dare County, NC

Progress Snapshot by Town

Town Current Status Planned Sand Volume Timing Local impacts
Avon Mobilized; pumping began late May ~375,000 cu yd Pumping May 24–26; staging through mid‑July Ramp 38 closed; temporary beach access closures. Dare County, NC
Buxton Contractor moving equipment; start mid‑June expected Expanded to 2,000,000 cu yd ~95 days once started (mid‑June onward) Larger footprint; terminal groin repair planned later 2026. Dare County, NC Dare County, NC
Nags Head Active construction in northern segments; progressing south Project covers multiple blocks from Bonnett St to Old Oregon Inlet Rd Late May through late July 2026 Intermittent public access closures; phased pipeline work. Dare County, NC Dare County, NC

Town of Nags Head Beach Nourishment Update, May 28, 2026

Beach Access Impacts

  • Beach access at Bonnett Street (2919 S. Virginia Dare Trail) will be closed beginning tomorrow through approximately noon on Saturday due to beach nourishment construction.
  • Expect the Juncos and Conch Street public beach accesses to be closed intermittently during this portion of the project.

Current Construction Areas

  • Work in the northern end of Nags Head is progressing quickly, with construction expected to move from the northern terminus of the project area at Bonnett Street (2919 South Virginia Dare Trail) south to the submerged pipeline just south of Nags Head Pier, near the 3400 block of South Virginia Dare Trail. From there, work will continue progressing south towards Jennette’s Pier.
  • Beach nourishment construction in south Nags Head is now moving south from near Camelot Street (9700 block of South Old Oregon Inlet Road). This work will terminate approximately 500 feet into Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Once that is complete, construction will return to near Juncos Street (9500 block of South Old Oregon Inlet Road) and progress north as the project proceeds towards Jennette’s Pier.

Follow along each day with the Town of Nags Head Beach Nourishment Update

Beach nourishment project along coastline.

Pic-Town of Nags Head Beach Nourishment

What the updates mean for residents and visitors

  • Access and safety: Expect intermittent beach access closures (Bonnett Street and other public accesses in Nags Head noted) and temporary relocation of lifeguard stands while pumping occurs. Dare County, NC
  • Schedule sensitivity: Timelines are weather and equipment dependent; Avon’s two‑week placement window and Buxton’s 95‑day estimate can shift. Dare County, NC
  • Funding and scope changes: Buxton’s project was increased from ~1.35M to 2.0M cubic yards after a county decision tied to anticipated FEMA funding. Dare County, NC

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